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Fall Auto Repair Maintenance Checklist

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Whether you’re bringing your vehicle to us for routine maintenance like an oil change and tire rotation or you have specific auto repair services you need to complete before fall arrives, our ASE-certified mechanics are here for every auto-related need of your vehicle.

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Beat The Heat: Prepare Your Car’s A/C Unit for the Hot Summer Months

Hollenshades Auto Service

A vehicle’s air-conditioning (A/C) unit has a significant impact on comfort while driving as temperatures start to rise during the summer months. Check with an experienced A/C mechanic to top off or flush the system of bad refrigerant. Below are some important steps to take to ensure your car’s A/C unit is prepared for summer.

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Extending and Maintaining the Life of Your Car’s Battery: TIPS

Hollenshades Auto Service

Conserving the battery power can be optimized by keeping various accessories, such as phone chargers, air conditioning, and the radio, turned off until the vehicle is started and the engine is on. If you are unsure, please bring the vehicle into any licensed mechanic for maintenance. This will reduce strain on the battery.

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Auto Repair Guide to Diagnosing & Repairing Car Problems

Driver's Edge

Schedule an Auto Repair Service Automotive Systems That Might Need Attention While every system in your vehicle has a certain risk of failure, some systems need more TLC than others. Auto A/C System A faulty auto A/C system is something no driver should have to put up with — especially in this part of the country.

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7 Chilling Reasons Your Car Heater is Blowing Cold Air

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Typically, a mechanic would: Inspect coolant levels and quality: They’ll access the coolant reservoir to see if the coolant level is below the guide mark or if it’s discolored (filled with debris). Check the engine temperature : Using an infrared thermometer, a mechanic will determine if the engine temperature is normal (190-220℉).

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11 Chilling Reasons Your Car Heater Is Blowing Cold Air

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Broken Heating Controls Two heating system control issues cause your heater to blow cold air: Broken or jammed heating control buttons Malfunctioning heater control valve The heater control valve adjusts the amount of hot coolant flowing to the heater core. This valve can either be mechanical or electronic. Let’s look at the costs.

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10 Reasons Your Engine Squeals When Starting the Car (+ How to Fix)

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Poorly functioning air conditioning : If your air conditioning blows warm air or doesn’t work at all, you might have a failing serpentine belt. Increased repair costs: Delaying repairs might result in more severe and costly fixes. We’re a mobile auto repair service available seven days a week.